Aircraft Painter, Exterior/Finisher

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets and specialized mission platforms. Bombardier has been successful in setting the highest standards because we are a people-centric business that fosters passion, diversity and authenticity.

Prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms.

Shifts: We have 2nd shift and weekend shift available.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans
• Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

What are your contributions to the team?

• Prepare aircraft and / or component parts by performing surface preparation tasks prior to application of primer and topcoat
• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements (Factory, Shop and / or Hanger positions)
• Perform surface preparation on aircraft and component parts
• Install sealant and erosion tape
• Apply primer and topcoat.
• Layout aircraft to customer specifications.
• Inspect, perform touch-up and polish painted surfaces for a finished appearance.
• Perform and document work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations.
• Perform paint matching and blending activities
• Assist in training other employees
• May assist with maintenance at off-site locations
• May assist with moving aircraft into bay
• Remove aircraft panels for inspection
• Meet Customer Service objectives when ordering paint and tools
• Meet internal customer needs in regards to planning work scope, job bids, facilitating work buy-backs
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

How to thrive in this role?

• Typically a minimum of two (2) years painting experience in aviation industry
• Formal vocational training or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of regulations dealing with transportation of hazardous materials
• Basic knowledge pulling maintenance manuals / IPCs from computer
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in both written and verbal form on individual and / or aircraft status
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings
• Demonstrated ability to effectively train other employees
• Ability to multi-task and work with time constraints
• Customer service / aviation work experience
• Basic PC Skills
  
  
  

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier family!

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Job Aircraft Painter, Exterior/Finisher

Primary Location Hartford Service Center

Organization Learjet Inc

Shift Evening job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 7246 Aircraft Painter, Exterior/Finisher